Police in Philadelphia are investigating after officers were led on a chase that ended with a crash -- and eventual arrests -- in Northeast Philadelphia.
According to police, the incident unfolded after officers began a pursuit of a gray Tesla on I-95 near Allegheny Avenue at about 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Law enforcement officials have yet not said why officers were initially in pursuit of the vehicle.
According to police, the driver of the Tesla led officers on a chase headed northbound on I-95, eventually heading to Roosevelt Boulevard at Byberry Road.
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At this point, officials said, two men jumped out of the vehicle and police pursued on foot, eventually apprehending them both.
A third man, officials said, was also detained for investigation in this incident.
At about 11:30 a.m., SkyForce10 caught images of a man being arrested nearby after a Tesla caused a crash at the intersection of Comly Road and Roosevelt Boulevard.
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For some time after the incident, Math, Science, and Technology Community Charter School at 1800 Byberry Road was locked down. This lockdown was lifted at about 12:20 p.m.
According to law enforcement officials, this incident is still under investigation.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.
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